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The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era following LeBron James’ departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, with Luka Doncic now expected to lead the franchise.

As fans look ahead to the upcoming season, one recent practice photo caught plenty of attention. The Lakers shared an image of Doncic at the free-throw line wearing a headband, an accessory he has rarely used during his NBA career.

The unexpected look quickly sparked excitement across social media, with many fans viewing it as a good omen for both Doncic and the team’s outlook.

“MVP and Championship soon I can smell it,” one fan wrote.

“PLEASE ROCK THE HEADBAND NEXT SEASON @lukadoncic 💜💛,” another supporter posted.

“Lakers gone be sneaky good this upcoming season,” another fan added.

Whether the headband becomes part of Doncic’s game-day look remains to be seen, but expectations around the five-time All-Star will be enormous as he takes over as the Lakers’ centerpiece.

The bigger question is whether Los Angeles has assembled enough talent around him to return to championship contention in its first season without LeBron in nearly a decade.

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